Older Age, Prior Mammograms Play Into BI-RADS 3 Cancer Diagnosis
Research findings show patient age and existing mammogram studies play a role in assessment.
Radiologists Not Needed for Barium Swallow Studies
Findings support the growing call to no longer require a radiologist’s presence for a barium swallow study.
“Tip of the Iceberg”: The Impact of COVID-19 Long-Haulers on Radiology
Patients who have long-lasting, lingering symptoms of COVID-19 could present a growing impact on imaging services.
4 Types of Insurance You Need to Have
To successfully protect yourself from unforeseen circumstances, insurance – malpractice, life, disability, and umbrella – is vital.
Renal Transplant Biopsy Risk Threshold Greater When Based on Combined BP Values
Using systolic, diastolic, and mean arterial blood pressure values together results is a greater threshold for risk.
Non-Contrast MRI Diagnostically Similar to Standard Protocol for Pediatric Pituitary Pathologies
The diagnostic performance for central precocious puberty, growth hormone deficiency, and short stature is similar to that of standard contrast protocols.
Pass/Fail Medical Licensing Exam Scores Anticipated for Residency Applications
The switch to using USMLE Step 2 Clinical Knowledge scores is anticipated in January 2022.
Chest X-ray Can Predict Outcomes for Patients With COVID-19
In high pre-test probability and quick RT-PCR settings, chest X-ray scoring can be predictive.
Adding Breast Cancer Risk Assessment to Your Practice Benefits Patients
Patients want to know their risk. But, before you provide it, consider these factors to successfully integrate it into your practice.
For Breaking News about Cancer Diagnoses, Patients Prefer Breast Imagers
Patients indicated breast imaging radiologists expressed more empathy over the diagnosis and had more understanding of their scans than other providers.
Clinical- and Self- Breast Exams Are Vital for Breast Cancer Detection
Although these tests are controversial, they are highly effective in identifying lumps that lead to breast cancer diagnoses.
Contrast-Enhanced Mammography Useful in Women with Breast Implants
CEM performance showed no significant difference between women with or without breast implants, and it produced very few complications.
Most Breast Imagers Postpone Breast Cancer Screenings in Pregnant or Lactating Women with BRCA 1 or 2
Despite recommendations from the American College of Radiology, most providers opt to delay screening in these women.
Mobile Mammography May Be Critical for Screenings in American Indian Women
The screening mammography non-adherence rate among American Indian women is 1.5 times that of the overall population.
10 Years Later: Dense Breast Notification Letters Result in Higher Supplemental Ultrasound Screening
After a decade, roughly 75 percent of women with dense breasts seen in one department now undergo screening whole-breast ultrasound as a supplemental imaging service.
For Pediatric Breast Pain -- Choose Reassurance, Not Imaging
Pediatric breast ultrasound use should be minimized for patients with breast pain but not a palpable mass.
Pre-Operative Breast MRI Can Help Identify Patients Likely to Experience Nipple-Sparing Mastectomy Risks
Images can pinpoint which women are at risk for ischemia and nipple necrosis.
“Safer at Home” Pandemic Order Led to 40-Percent Decline in Imaging Services
Impact felt the most in specialties with high screening rates, least in interventional radiology.
Chest CT Shows More Emphysema in Marijuana Smokers
Images show greater rates of emphysema in individuals who smoke marijuana than in those who smoke tobacco-only cigarettes or non-smokers.
Lunit Partners with Philips on Chest X-ray AI Solution
Lunit’s INSIGHT CXR software will be available on Philips’ X-ray solutions.
